Bringing Chickasaw Culture into My Artwork

Jeannie Barbour

Moving beyond a background in advertising, Jeannie Barbour received some excellent advice from noted native artist and friend Benjamin Harjo. He suggested that learning about Chickasaw history and culture would bring a depth to her artwork she couldn’t have otherwise attained.

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